When was mahatma gandhi born

Mahatma Gandhi Quick Info Height 5 ft 4½ in Weight 58 kg Date of Birth October 2, 1869 Zodiac Sign Libra Died January 30, 1948 Mahatma Gandhi was a well-distinguished lawyer, politician, activist, and writer who was prominently known for starting the “Indian Independence Movement” and the “Nonviolence Resistance” against the British Raj. Under his guidance and leadership, India won its independence on August 15, 1947. In today’s Indian history, Gandhi is known under the prestigious title as the “Father of the Nation.” Born Name Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Nick Name Mahatma, Gandhiji, Bapu Mahatma Gandhi as seen in a Kathiawadi dress in 1915 (Public.Resource.Org / Age Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869. Died He died on January 30, 1948, at the age of 78 in New Delhi, India due to gunshot wounds. Sun Sign Libra Born Place Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British-ruled India Nationality Education Gandhi completed his primary schooling from Porbandar. Later, he attended Alfred High School in Rajkot at the age of 11 and years later, he lost 1 year of his education as a result of marriage. However, he finished his schooling in 1887 in Ahmedabad. Later, he went to London to study law at University College, London. Prior to that, he had enrolled at the Samaldas College in 1888 but dropped out. Occupation Politician, Lawyer, Writer, Activist Family • Father– Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi (Diwan) • Mother– Putlibai Gandhi • Siblings– Laxmidas (Older Brother) (c. 1860–1914),...

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. In his youth he learned the religions of Hinduism and Jainism. Nonviolence is one of Jainism’s main ideas. During his years at school, Gandhi was considered an average student. In 1887 he finished his studies at the University of Bombay. He then moved to England to study law. He returned to India in 1891. He tried to start a law career, but he was unsuccessful. In 1893 Gandhi took a job in a British colony in South Africa. There he saw Europeans mistreating Indian settlers. He got into politics to fight for Indian rights. Gandhi first used his method of nonviolent protest in 1906. He told Indians that they should not obey British laws that they thought were wrong. He also said they should stay peaceful no matter how they were punished for their actions. This new method of protest became known as satyagraha, or “devotion to truth.” Gandhi returned to India in 1915. Within a few years he became India’s most powerful political leader. He led major protests in 1920–22, 1930–34, and 1940–42. Gandhi’s followers stopped using British goods. They refused to enter British courts and schools. In 1930 Gandhi led a protest against a British tax on salt. He led Indians on a march to the sea to collect their own salt. Gandhi was sometimes jailed for his actions. Gandhi was one of the greatest political and social leaders in the 20th century. His use of nonviolent protest eventually led to his country’s independ...

Image Source : PTI/FILE BJP lands in controversy whenever its leaders praise Godse Congress on Saturday hit back at Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) over Godse row saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi should either throw out such "devotees" of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin from his party or end the "sham" of bowing before Gandhi's statues. The grand old party's statement comes a day after Union minister Giriraj Singh termed Godse a "saput" (worthy son) of India. Another BJP leader, former Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, called Godse a "patriot" a few days earlier. Congress targeted PM Modi saying while senior BJP leaders are glorifying Godse, the prime minister "says nothing" and takes no action against them. "Today we challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi: You have to do one of these - Throw out Godse devotees from your party or end the sham of bowing down before Gandhiji. There is no place for worshippers of Godse in this country of Gandhiji. Modiji, you have to decide," the Congress said in a tweet in Hindi. The party also shared a picture of Prime Minister Modi bowing before a bust of Mahatma Gandhi during his recent visit to Japan. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, "First it is a former CM of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat, who calls Nathuram Godse a patriot. Now Union Minister Giriraj Singh praises him. But the man who turned the Mahatma's spectacles into a logo for Swachh Bharat-- a rebrand of the earlier Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan -- says no...